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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 23, 2014
Filed:
Jun. 06, 2008
Mark Allen, Espoo, FI;
Tomi Mattila, Espoo, FI;
Ari Alastalo, Klaukkala, FI;
Heikki Seppä, Helsinki, FI;
Mark Allen, Espoo, FI;
Tomi Mattila, Espoo, FI;
Ari Alastalo, Klaukkala, FI;
Heikki Seppä, Helsinki, FI;
Valtion Teknillinen Tutkimuskeskus, Espoo, FI;
Abstract
This publication discloses a method and apparatus for functionalizing nanoparticle systems. The method comprises treating a nanoparticle-containing layer so as to produce a pattern of structurally transformed zones, the treatment comprising applying an electric field through the nanoparticle layer. According to the invention an AC-field capacitively coupled to the nanoparticle-containing layer is used as said electric field. The treatment preferably results in at least partly sintered structures, which can be used as conductors, for example. The document discloses several realizations for utilization of the disclosed functionalization in mass-fabrication lines.